Tue. 2/26/13
Show: 8:00 PM
Free
21 and over
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Though the friendship stems from many years prior, the Nashville-based alternative rock band, The Radio Symphonic, has only become the complete musical juggernaut that it is since the fall of 2011. It only took six years and an intricately maneuvered game of life chess master minded by one Robert Jones to bring TRS to life. Meeting at the Atlanta Institute of Music, insomnia-curing late-night jams and a passion for anything played with distortion from the '90's solidified a bond between Rob, Corey, and Alice. After graduation and a parting of ways, Rob returned to Tennessee where he and Erik rekindled their musical camaraderie and the early sounds and ideas of TRS were born. Fast forwarding five years to Rob, Erik, and Corey enticing Alice to leave her home in New England with infectious melodies and undeniable anthems, The Radio Symphonic lineup was finally complete. With the release of their debut album at their finger tips and a voracious appetite to get on stage, The Radio Symphonic is ready and coming for you.
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Though the friendship stems from many years prior, the Nashville-based alternative rock band, The Radio Symphonic, has only become the complete musical juggernaut that it is since the fall of 2011. It only took six years and an intricately maneuvered game of life chess master minded by one Robert Jones to bring TRS to life. Meeting at the Atlanta Institute of Music, insomnia-curing late-night jams and a passion for anything played with distortion from the '90's solidified a bond between Rob, Corey, and Alice. After graduation and a parting of ways, Rob returned to Tennessee where he and Erik rekindled their musical camaraderie and the early sounds and ideas of TRS were born. Fast forwarding five years to Rob, Erik, and Corey enticing Alice to leave her home in New England with infectious melodies and undeniable anthems, The Radio Symphonic lineup was finally complete. With the release of their debut album at their finger tips and a voracious appetite to get on stage, The Radio Symphonic is ready and coming for you.
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Hailing from the post industrial town of Binghamton, NY, Driftwood is one of the brightest new acts to come out of the Upstate music scene. To understand the hype surrounding this self proclaimed a Shanty Rocka quartet out of Binghamton, NY, catch them at a festival or club and you will surely not be disappointed. But to really see why they are catching so much buzz, follow them around for a few shows. From show to show, whether there are three hundred people or five, a stage, lights, or just a sidewalk with some foot traffic there is one constant: there is something so unbelievably contagious and sincere about the music that flows out of them that no matter where they are, people listen.
It is obvious that there is a strong influence from the traditional American Roots/ Rock artists such as, Bob Dylan or The Band or even Hank Williams, along with the modern string band music of today like Old Crow Medicine Show, the Decemberists or The Avett Brothers. But there is another side to this band that pays homage to the Pop Rock of the 60's, the simple straight forward lines of the Classical Period and even the more obscure, popular songwriters of today such as Regina Spektor or Jack White. Whatever the influences or the sounds, from ballads to up tempo rock feels, the songs are beautiful and the energy is off the chart.
"Today these old-time sounds are being fused with more modern influences of rock n roll; and bands like Binghamton-based Driftwood are moving right along pace with today's most popular Electronica acts, breaking ground, strings, and expectations by drawing on our roots to create a sound that speaks to us all."
- Kayla MacLachlan, Upstate Live Magazine
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Hailing from the post industrial town of Binghamton, NY, Driftwood is one of the brightest new acts to come out of the Upstate music scene. To understand the hype surrounding this self proclaimed a Shanty Rocka quartet out of Binghamton, NY, catch them at a festival or club and you will surely not be disappointed. But to really see why they are catching so much buzz, follow them around for a few shows. From show to show, whether there are three hundred people or five, a stage, lights, or just a sidewalk with some foot traffic there is one constant: there is something so unbelievably contagious and sincere about the music that flows out of them that no matter where they are, people listen.
It is obvious that there is a strong influence from the traditional American Roots/ Rock artists such as, Bob Dylan or The Band or even Hank Williams, along with the modern string band music of today like Old Crow Medicine Show, the Decemberists or The Avett Brothers. But there is another side to this band that pays homage to the Pop Rock of the 60's, the simple straight forward lines of the Classical Period and even the more obscure, popular songwriters of today such as Regina Spektor or Jack White. Whatever the influences or the sounds, from ballads to up tempo rock feels, the songs are beautiful and the energy is off the chart.
"Today these old-time sounds are being fused with more modern influences of rock n roll; and bands like Binghamton-based Driftwood are moving right along pace with today's most popular Electronica acts, breaking ground, strings, and expectations by drawing on our roots to create a sound that speaks to us all."
- Kayla MacLachlan, Upstate Live Magazine
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I'm a singer/songwriter and I grew up around Greensboro, NC. I also love travel and film. You're probably cooler than me.
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I'm a singer/songwriter and I grew up around Greensboro, NC. I also love travel and film. You're probably cooler than me.
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A maverick for songwriting, indie folk rock artist wes sp8 is anything but ordinary. His songs are unique and well crafted in a way uncertain to empirical society in conjunction to be being impaled with a gaff
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A maverick for songwriting, indie folk rock artist wes sp8 is anything but ordinary. His songs are unique and well crafted in a way uncertain to empirical society in conjunction to be being impaled with a gaff
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Emerging from Europe and the US, countless live performances have solidified Francis' reputation as a solid live act, holding a deep connection with fans and followers from around the world.
Francis' unique polished modern rock sound transcends genres: with roots in folk peppered with classic hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses.
A direct product of the social media music revolution, Francis' debut album, "Circles & Squares" was financed by his international fan-base, raising a $50,000 recording budget. Produced by Steve Bush (Sterophonics, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ronnie Wood) and mastered by Bob Ludwig (U2, Coldplay), "Circles & Squares" consists of 14 superbly constructed tracks, from catchy crowd pleasers (Any Day Now) through to the intense rock single "Higher Ground". The intimate and beautiful "Eternity" shows a unique and melancholy character, songs like "Burn" and "Blood" will stick with you forever.
Francis says of his music:
"I wanted to create a sound of my own: intense, intimate, provoking, meaningful. The songs are a representation of my life and the feelings we all experience, from highs to lows, sadness and joy. I feel like we’ve got it all here, wrapped up a fantastic sonic production."
Similarly to his mixed roots, Francis' musical style represents a fusion of genres with hints of acoustic, folk, pop & rock blended together into a modern contemporary sound. Francis Rodino's music might sit comfortably on the same shelf as bands like Snow Patrol, Goo Goo Dolls, and Matchbox 20.
Live performances have carried Francis's live band throughout Europe, with key performances headlining the Paradiso, Amsterdam, London’s Scala and IndigO2, and Netherland’s Concert at Sea Festival. Francis is currently based in Nashville, TN, working on songwriting collaborations and new material for his follow up album.
Artist info obtained from public profile, artist website or social media
Emerging from Europe and the US, countless live performances have solidified Francis' reputation as a solid live act, holding a deep connection with fans and followers from around the world.
Francis' unique polished modern rock sound transcends genres: with roots in folk peppered with classic hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses.
A direct product of the social media music revolution, Francis' debut album, "Circles & Squares" was financed by his international fan-base, raising a $50,000 recording budget. Produced by Steve Bush (Sterophonics, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ronnie Wood) and mastered by Bob Ludwig (U2, Coldplay), "Circles & Squares" consists of 14 superbly constructed tracks, from catchy crowd pleasers (Any Day Now) through to the intense rock single "Higher Ground". The intimate and beautiful "Eternity" shows a unique and melancholy character, songs like "Burn" and "Blood" will stick with you forever.
Francis says of his music:
"I wanted to create a sound of my own: intense, intimate, provoking, meaningful. The songs are a representation of my life and the feelings we all experience, from highs to lows, sadness and joy. I feel like we’ve got it all here, wrapped up a fantastic sonic production."
Similarly to his mixed roots, Francis' musical style represents a fusion of genres with hints of acoustic, folk, pop & rock blended together into a modern contemporary sound. Francis Rodino's music might sit comfortably on the same shelf as bands like Snow Patrol, Goo Goo Dolls, and Matchbox 20.
Live performances have carried Francis's live band throughout Europe, with key performances headlining the Paradiso, Amsterdam, London’s Scala and IndigO2, and Netherland’s Concert at Sea Festival. Francis is currently based in Nashville, TN, working on songwriting collaborations and new material for his follow up album.
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“Sarah Tollerson reminded me of a young, extremely happy, Joni Mitchell. Sarah has the unique ability to exude simultaneous cheer and cynicism in the same song. In an industry that dishes out more of the latter, this is a girl to whom I have a feeling it just won't matter. She'll keep on getting better and better and writing the songs with which her fan base connects.” -Cindy Lou Harrington, President, Georgia Music Industry Association (2001-2004) Paying the rent on time might be accomplishment enough for most twenty somethings, forget a burgeoning music career. But not for Athens, Georgia's own songstress Sarah Tollerson. Music is in her genes. Sarah, who has been compared to artists such as Sheryl Crow, learned guitar from her father while she was still in middle school and it's been sweet music ever since. She counts Jump Little Children, The Counting Crows, Sara Bareilles, and No Doubt among the influences for her pop and blues driven acoustics. She’s graced the stages of countless venues across Georgia including The Georgia Theatre, Tasty World, Red Light Café, 106 West, Nuci’s Space, DT’s Downunder, and Flicker Theater where she shared the stage with artists such as Kyle Patrick (The Click Five), David Mead, and Bain Mattox. She was also awarded first place at the 2004 Athens MUSIC Project Open Mic Competition.
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“Sarah Tollerson reminded me of a young, extremely happy, Joni Mitchell. Sarah has the unique ability to exude simultaneous cheer and cynicism in the same song. In an industry that dishes out more of the latter, this is a girl to whom I have a feeling it just won't matter. She'll keep on getting better and better and writing the songs with which her fan base connects.” -Cindy Lou Harrington, President, Georgia Music Industry Association (2001-2004) Paying the rent on time might be accomplishment enough for most twenty somethings, forget a burgeoning music career. But not for Athens, Georgia's own songstress Sarah Tollerson. Music is in her genes. Sarah, who has been compared to artists such as Sheryl Crow, learned guitar from her father while she was still in middle school and it's been sweet music ever since. She counts Jump Little Children, The Counting Crows, Sara Bareilles, and No Doubt among the influences for her pop and blues driven acoustics. She’s graced the stages of countless venues across Georgia including The Georgia Theatre, Tasty World, Red Light Café, 106 West, Nuci’s Space, DT’s Downunder, and Flicker Theater where she shared the stage with artists such as Kyle Patrick (The Click Five), David Mead, and Bain Mattox. She was also awarded first place at the 2004 Athens MUSIC Project Open Mic Competition.
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